Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the appointment of seven members to the Veterans’ Homes Council. Established through statute in 2022, the Council is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans’ …
Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll today announced that they are appointing State Representative Jon Santiago to serve as Massachusetts’ first ever Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services. …
HOLYOKE — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), and the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) announce the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment ( …
CHELSEA — Today Governor Charlie Baker joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Secretary of Veterans' Services Cheryl Lussier Poppe, Commissioner of the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Carol Gladstone, and …
BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker joined Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary Cheryl Lussier Poppe and retired four-star general George Casey, Jr. to pay tribute to those who have served our nation at a State House ceremony. Governor Baker, …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today joined military family members and legislators for a ceremonial signing of the SPEED Act, a comprehensive new law that makes Massachusetts a more welcoming place for military families and strengthens efforts …
HOLYOKE — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has received approval of its request for conditional funding to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for federal assistance toward the cost of a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. This award will include $160 …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) engaged Public Consulting Group (PCG) to conduct a demographic analysis, survey, and focus groups on women veterans in order to: Provide a better understanding of the population of women …
Worcester — Saying veteran hires can provide resilience and creativity in jobs at the culinary industry, Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans' Services Cheryl Lussier Poppe discussed how training and staffing organizations can improve outreach to those …
Boston — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $4 million in new funding as part of the Department of Veterans’ Services’ (DVS) veterans outreach appropriation for increased outreach services to veterans in ten communities. Funding will …
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Awarded $130 Million in Conditional Funding to Support Construction of New Long-Term Care Facility at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke The Commonwealth has received a conditional offer for approximately $130 million in State …
Dear Massachusetts Veterans and Families, I am writing to make you aware of current guidance for staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. We look to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) for guidance when it comes to COVID-19 protection, …
Norwood — To kick off Women Veterans Appreciation Day on June 12, the 14th Annual Women Veterans’ Network Conference hosted its signature event, convening more than 300 women veterans The conference comes as Governor Charlie Baker has signed a proclamation …
Winchendon — Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Veterans’ Services Cheryl Lussier Poppe and members of the Baker-Polito Administration were joined by legislative and local leaders to honor the sacrifice made by servicemembers and family members at a …
BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito participated in the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund Memorial Day Ceremony with Secretary of Veterans’ Services Cheryl Lussier Poppe to honor and remember our fallen military heroes in …
Providers and vendors who are interested in being an exhibitor at the 2022 Women Veterans’ Network Conference are able to apply to be an exhibitor. The 2022 conference will take place on June 11, 2022, at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, Massachusetts. …
Nominate a Massachusetts Woman Veteran for the 2022 Deborah Sampson Award, which recognizes a Female Veteran who has gone above and beyond to serve her fellow Women Veterans throughout the year. The nomination period is open for the 2022 award. …
The Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services and the Women Veterans’ Network are conducting a survey of women veterans in the Commonwealth focused on current service needs and utilization. This confidential survey will help inform how women veterans …
Boston — Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, and Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary Cheryl Lussier Poppe held a Veterans Day ceremony to honor and pay tribute to all …
BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation to improve the occupational licensing process for certain professions for military families transferring to Massachusetts. The legislation would help facilitate license portability for …
